A Summer Afternoon, 2024

This oil painting was inspired by the fresh, vibrant colors of summer found in a simple glass jar of zinnias and a vintage green jadeite mixing bowl. For me, there is a sentimental tie to the past and present in this painting. A feeling of n...

This oil painting was inspired by the fresh, vibrant colors of summer found in a simple glass jar of zinnias and a vintage green jadeite mixing bowl. For me, there is a sentimental tie to the past and present in this painting. A feeling of nostalgic beauty, combined with the ability to capture a new perspective that offers a contemporary twist for the viewer, is an important part of my aesthetic. The painting has its roots in modern art while drawing on expressionisms emotional style and fauvisms unblended colors and simple forms.